Swords are one of the main damage paths in Sailor Piece. A strong sword combines higher damage with mastery requirements, boss routes, material chains, and sometimes a specific race, title, or island gate.
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Mythical
Dragon Goddess
A new Mythical sword introduced in the Sea 2 Update (April 18, 2026). Dragon Goddess is crafted from materials dropped by the Sea Serpent and Kraken Sea Beasts — the same creatures that award the Dragon Queen title (+97.5% damage). Bounty affects Sea Beast spawn rate, so players are advised to keep their bounty high when farming this sword. Buffed on April 22, 2026 (Alx, Discord gold standard). Community poll (April 23, 2026) confirmed Dragon Goddess is currently the top Sea 2 sword — stronger than Ice Queen (~21k vs ~3.5k votes).
- Rarity
- Mythical
- Type
- Beast
- tier
- S+
- base damage
- 999
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- 999
- source
- Sea Serpent and Kraken materials
- best for
- Sea Beast sword chase
- unlock note
- High bounty helps Sea Beast spawns.
Shadow Monarch
Shadow Monarch is the S+ Mythical sword in Sailor Piece with 999 damage — the strongest weapon in the game for PvP and boss farming. To get it: farm Jinwoo boss for Monarch Core, then defeat the Shadow Monarch boss in Double Dungeon. Massive AoE, top-tier iFrames, and crowd control.
- Rarity
- Mythical
- Type
- -
- tier
- S+
- base damage
- 999
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- 999
- source
- Double Dungeon and Shadow Monarch route
- best for
- Top PvP and boss-farming sword
- unlock note
- Requires the Jinwoo route and Monarch materials.
Atomic
An S+ sword added in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Purchased from the Atomic Seller NPC on Lawless Island — requires 80x Abyss Sigil and additional materials. The F Move is unlocked via a separate questline with the Atomic Master NPC. Companion weapon to the Atomic melee spec (formerly Cid V2). Being buffed post-launch per developer Alx.
- Rarity
- Mythical
- Type
- -
- tier
- S+
- base damage
- Pending verification
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- Pending verification
- source
- Atomic Seller on Lawless Island
- best for
- Anti-Magic endgame sword
- unlock note
- Requires Abyss Sigils and a separate F move questline.
Abyssal Empress
An S+ sword added in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Obtainable from the Tower Shop on Tower Island — costs 4,000 Tower Tokens (earned from Infinite Tower) or 1,399 Robux. Inspired by the Acheron character from Honkai: Star Rail. Developer Alx confirmed it will receive a buff post-launch. Companion to the Acheron melee spec.
- Rarity
- Mythical
- Type
- -
- tier
- S+
- base damage
- Pending verification
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- Pending verification
- source
- Tower Shop on Tower Island
- best for
- Infinite Tower sword chase
- unlock note
- Costs 4,000 Tower Tokens or Robux.
Ice Queen
An S+ sword added in the Ice Update (April 8, 2026). Obtained from Boss Island by defeating the new summonable Frost Boss. Requires the Frost Empress title as a prerequisite to craft. The V Move deals massive AOE damage with iFrames and ~2s cooldown — currently the fastest V Move cooldown among S+ swords. Requires Frostbane Clan to unlock V Move. Farming tip: Frost Relic (the easiest material) drops from ALL NPCs in the game — Lawless Island Arena Fighters are the most efficient source. 2x Luck event (active April 9+) doubles all Frost Boss drop rates.
- Rarity
- Mythical
- Type
- -
- tier
- S+
- base damage
- Pending verification
- Attack Speed
- Fast
- mastery required
- Pending verification
- source
- Frost Boss on Boss Island
- best for
- Ice Update AoE sword
- unlock note
- Requires Frost Empress title for crafting.
Anti-Magic
Anti-Magic is an S+ Mythical sword in Sailor Piece, inspired by Asta's Demon-Slayer sword from Black Clover. Introduced in the Anti-Magic Update (April 26, 2026). Get it via Crystal Defense mode: collect 5,000 Crystal Coins from the Defense Merchant on Punch Island, or buy 1,299 Robux bundle (with Demon Wing) / 1,499 Robux solo. One of the strongest F moves in the game. Move damage (Beebom + allthings.how, 2-source verified R109): Z=24B / X=41B / C=71B / V=102B / F=235B. Mastery: None — entire moveset unlocks instantly (allthings.how + Destructoid 2-source verified R109).
- Rarity
- Mythical
- Type
- -
- tier
- S+
- base damage
- 999
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- Pending verification
- source
- Crystal Defense on Punch Island
- best for
- Anti-Magic DPS builds
- unlock note
- Requires Crystal Defense currency and boss-wave farming.
Ichigo Sword
The Ichigo Sword is a Mythical-grade weapon and the recommended choice for beginner-to-intermediate players. Despite being relatively accessible compared to other Mythical weapons, it remains consistently effective throughout the entire game progression.
- Rarity
- Mythical
- Type
- -
- tier
- S
- base damage
- 750
- Attack Speed
- Fast
- mastery required
- 500
- source
- Ichigo and Soul Society route
- best for
- Beginner-to-mid Mythical sword
- unlock note
- Accessible compared with later Mythical weapons.
Shadow Sword
The Shadow Sword provides excellent damage at high levels and is considered one of the best weapons for farming mobs and bosses. It is particularly effective as a farming tool in the late game.
- Rarity
- Mythical
- Type
- -
- tier
- S
- base damage
- 640
- Attack Speed
- Fast
- mastery required
- 380
- source
- Shadow/Cid route
- best for
- Late-game farming
- unlock note
- Useful before top S+ swords.
Ragna Sword
The Ragna Sword is a solid Legendary weapon for players in the mid-to-late game who have not yet obtained top-tier swords. It provides reliable damage and is a strong option before upgrading to Shadow Monarch or True Aizen.
- Rarity
- Mythical
- Type
- -
- tier
- A
- base damage
- 650
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- 400
- source
- Ragna event boss route
- best for
- Mid-to-late fallback sword
- unlock note
- Older event route may affect availability.
| Image | Name | Description | Rarity | Type | tier | base damage | Attack Speed | mastery required | source | best for | unlock note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Goddess | A new Mythical sword introduced in the Sea 2 Update (April 18, 2026). Dragon Goddess is crafted from materials dropped by the Sea Serpent and Kraken Sea Beasts — the same creatures that award the Dragon Queen title (+97.5% damage). Bounty affects Sea Beast spawn rate, so players are advised to keep their bounty high when farming this sword. Buffed on April 22, 2026 (Alx, Discord gold standard). Community poll (April 23, 2026) confirmed Dragon Goddess is currently the top Sea 2 sword — stronger than Ice Queen (~21k vs ~3.5k votes). | Mythical | Beast | S+ | 999 | Medium | 999 | Sea Serpent and Kraken materials | Sea Beast sword chase | High bounty helps Sea Beast spawns. | |
| Shadow Monarch | Shadow Monarch is the S+ Mythical sword in Sailor Piece with 999 damage — the strongest weapon in the game for PvP and boss farming. To get it: farm Jinwoo boss for Monarch Core, then defeat the Shadow Monarch boss in Double Dungeon. Massive AoE, top-tier iFrames, and crowd control. | Mythical | - | S+ | 999 | Medium | 999 | Double Dungeon and Shadow Monarch route | Top PvP and boss-farming sword | Requires the Jinwoo route and Monarch materials. | |
| Atomic | An S+ sword added in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Purchased from the Atomic Seller NPC on Lawless Island — requires 80x Abyss Sigil and additional materials. The F Move is unlocked via a separate questline with the Atomic Master NPC. Companion weapon to the Atomic melee spec (formerly Cid V2). Being buffed post-launch per developer Alx. | Mythical | - | S+ | Pending verification | Medium | Pending verification | Atomic Seller on Lawless Island | Anti-Magic endgame sword | Requires Abyss Sigils and a separate F move questline. | |
| Abyssal Empress | An S+ sword added in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Obtainable from the Tower Shop on Tower Island — costs 4,000 Tower Tokens (earned from Infinite Tower) or 1,399 Robux. Inspired by the Acheron character from Honkai: Star Rail. Developer Alx confirmed it will receive a buff post-launch. Companion to the Acheron melee spec. | Mythical | - | S+ | Pending verification | Medium | Pending verification | Tower Shop on Tower Island | Infinite Tower sword chase | Costs 4,000 Tower Tokens or Robux. | |
| Ice Queen | An S+ sword added in the Ice Update (April 8, 2026). Obtained from Boss Island by defeating the new summonable Frost Boss. Requires the Frost Empress title as a prerequisite to craft. The V Move deals massive AOE damage with iFrames and ~2s cooldown — currently the fastest V Move cooldown among S+ swords. Requires Frostbane Clan to unlock V Move. Farming tip: Frost Relic (the easiest material) drops from ALL NPCs in the game — Lawless Island Arena Fighters are the most efficient source. 2x Luck event (active April 9+) doubles all Frost Boss drop rates. | Mythical | - | S+ | Pending verification | Fast | Pending verification | Frost Boss on Boss Island | Ice Update AoE sword | Requires Frost Empress title for crafting. | |
Anti-Magic | Anti-Magic | Anti-Magic is an S+ Mythical sword in Sailor Piece, inspired by Asta's Demon-Slayer sword from Black Clover. Introduced in the Anti-Magic Update (April 26, 2026). Get it via Crystal Defense mode: collect 5,000 Crystal Coins from the Defense Merchant on Punch Island, or buy 1,299 Robux bundle (with Demon Wing) / 1,499 Robux solo. One of the strongest F moves in the game. Move damage (Beebom + allthings.how, 2-source verified R109): Z=24B / X=41B / C=71B / V=102B / F=235B. Mastery: None — entire moveset unlocks instantly (allthings.how + Destructoid 2-source verified R109). | Mythical | - | S+ | 999 | Medium | Pending verification | Crystal Defense on Punch Island | Anti-Magic DPS builds | Requires Crystal Defense currency and boss-wave farming. |
| Ichigo Sword | The Ichigo Sword is a Mythical-grade weapon and the recommended choice for beginner-to-intermediate players. Despite being relatively accessible compared to other Mythical weapons, it remains consistently effective throughout the entire game progression. | Mythical | - | S | 750 | Fast | 500 | Ichigo and Soul Society route | Beginner-to-mid Mythical sword | Accessible compared with later Mythical weapons. | |
| Shadow Sword | The Shadow Sword provides excellent damage at high levels and is considered one of the best weapons for farming mobs and bosses. It is particularly effective as a farming tool in the late game. | Mythical | - | S | 640 | Fast | 380 | Shadow/Cid route | Late-game farming | Useful before top S+ swords. | |
| Ragna Sword | The Ragna Sword is a solid Legendary weapon for players in the mid-to-late game who have not yet obtained top-tier swords. It provides reliable damage and is a strong option before upgrading to Shadow Monarch or True Aizen. | Mythical | - | A | 650 | Medium | 400 | Ragna event boss route | Mid-to-late fallback sword | Older event route may affect availability. |
rarity
Legendary
True Aizen
True Aizen is an S-tier Legendary sword — the upgraded form of the Aizen Sword with 900 damage, fast attack speed, and extremely low cooldowns (800 mastery required). After the March 2026 meta updates, S+ swords (Anti-Magic, Shadow Monarch) rank above it in raw power, but True Aizen remains a top PvP pick for consistent damage pressure via Kyoka Suigetsu. Acquisition requires the Aizen Sword as prerequisite, then farming Chrysalis Sigils and Transmutation Shards on Soul Society to summon and upgrade the True Aizen boss.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Type
- -
- tier
- S+
- base damage
- 900
- Attack Speed
- Fast
- mastery required
- 800
- source
- Aizen Sword upgrade route on Soul Society
- best for
- Fast late-game DPS and PvP pressure
- unlock note
- Requires Aizen Sword and True Aizen boss materials.
Yamato
Yamato is a top-tier Legendary sword with high DPS, large AoE coverage, and multi-stage crowd control. The acquisition process is one of the most demanding in the game, requiring specific race requirements, extensive boss farming, and a large Gem investment.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Type
- -
- tier
- S+
- base damage
- 880
- Attack Speed
- Fast
- mastery required
- 750
- source
- Judgement Island boss route
- best for
- AoE and crowd-control sword builds
- unlock note
- One of the heavier boss/material grinds.
Escanor
Escanor is one of the rarest and highest-damage swords in Sailor Piece. It can only be obtained through Boss Rush Portals with a 3% success rate, or purchased directly for 1,149 Robux. Its acquisition difficulty makes it one of the most exclusive weapons.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Type
- -
- tier
- S+
- base damage
- 870
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- 700
- source
- Boss Rush Portal or Robux
- best for
- Rare high-damage sword
- unlock note
- Boss Rush route has a low success chance.
Great Mage
A new Legendary sword introduced in the Sea 2 Update (April 18, 2026). Great Mage is crafted from materials dropped by the Great Mage boss, which also awards the Ancient Mage title (+90% damage). This is one of 2 new swords added alongside Dragon Goddess. Buffed on April 22, 2026 (Alx, Discord gold standard) — improved damage output. Easter event ended 2026-04-22 11:16 AM PT. F2P Easter Shop route closed. Current boss farm obtainability uncertain — verify in-game.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Type
- -
- tier
- S
- base damage
- 999
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- 999
- source
- Great Mage boss materials
- best for
- Sea 2 crafting progression
- unlock note
- Connected to the Ancient Mage title route.
Aizen Sword
The Aizen Sword is the mid-game powerhouse and a critical stepping stone toward True Aizen. It offers solid damage output suited for advanced players transitioning from early to late game, and can be upgraded to the True Aizen for endgame use.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Type
- -
- tier
- S
- base damage
- 680
- Attack Speed
- Fast
- mastery required
- 450
- source
- Aizen boss route
- best for
- Mid-game upgrade path
- unlock note
- Prerequisite for True Aizen.
Rimuru Sword
The Rimuru Sword is built on a shadow-based ability foundation and delivers incredible damage in both PvP and PvE. It is one of the strongest choices for advanced players who have progressed past the early-game swords.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Type
- -
- tier
- S
- base damage
- 660
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- 420
- source
- Rimuru and Slime Island route
- best for
- PvE and PvP damage
- unlock note
- Stronger after early-game swords.
Saber Sword
The Saber Sword performs solidly in the early-to-mid game but gradually falls behind as players unlock higher-tier weapons. It is a reliable option for players who have not yet reached the end game.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Type
- -
- tier
- B
- base damage
- 400
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- 200
- source
- Saber boss route
- best for
- Early-to-mid progression
- unlock note
- Falls behind later boss swords.
| Image | Name | Description | Rarity | Type | tier | base damage | Attack Speed | mastery required | source | best for | unlock note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Aizen | True Aizen is an S-tier Legendary sword — the upgraded form of the Aizen Sword with 900 damage, fast attack speed, and extremely low cooldowns (800 mastery required). After the March 2026 meta updates, S+ swords (Anti-Magic, Shadow Monarch) rank above it in raw power, but True Aizen remains a top PvP pick for consistent damage pressure via Kyoka Suigetsu. Acquisition requires the Aizen Sword as prerequisite, then farming Chrysalis Sigils and Transmutation Shards on Soul Society to summon and upgrade the True Aizen boss. | Legendary | - | S+ | 900 | Fast | 800 | Aizen Sword upgrade route on Soul Society | Fast late-game DPS and PvP pressure | Requires Aizen Sword and True Aizen boss materials. | |
| Yamato | Yamato is a top-tier Legendary sword with high DPS, large AoE coverage, and multi-stage crowd control. The acquisition process is one of the most demanding in the game, requiring specific race requirements, extensive boss farming, and a large Gem investment. | Legendary | - | S+ | 880 | Fast | 750 | Judgement Island boss route | AoE and crowd-control sword builds | One of the heavier boss/material grinds. | |
| Escanor | Escanor is one of the rarest and highest-damage swords in Sailor Piece. It can only be obtained through Boss Rush Portals with a 3% success rate, or purchased directly for 1,149 Robux. Its acquisition difficulty makes it one of the most exclusive weapons. | Legendary | - | S+ | 870 | Medium | 700 | Boss Rush Portal or Robux | Rare high-damage sword | Boss Rush route has a low success chance. | |
| Great Mage | A new Legendary sword introduced in the Sea 2 Update (April 18, 2026). Great Mage is crafted from materials dropped by the Great Mage boss, which also awards the Ancient Mage title (+90% damage). This is one of 2 new swords added alongside Dragon Goddess. Buffed on April 22, 2026 (Alx, Discord gold standard) — improved damage output. Easter event ended 2026-04-22 11:16 AM PT. F2P Easter Shop route closed. Current boss farm obtainability uncertain — verify in-game. | Legendary | - | S | 999 | Medium | 999 | Great Mage boss materials | Sea 2 crafting progression | Connected to the Ancient Mage title route. | |
| Aizen Sword | The Aizen Sword is the mid-game powerhouse and a critical stepping stone toward True Aizen. It offers solid damage output suited for advanced players transitioning from early to late game, and can be upgraded to the True Aizen for endgame use. | Legendary | - | S | 680 | Fast | 450 | Aizen boss route | Mid-game upgrade path | Prerequisite for True Aizen. | |
| Rimuru Sword | The Rimuru Sword is built on a shadow-based ability foundation and delivers incredible damage in both PvP and PvE. It is one of the strongest choices for advanced players who have progressed past the early-game swords. | Legendary | - | S | 660 | Medium | 420 | Rimuru and Slime Island route | PvE and PvP damage | Stronger after early-game swords. | |
| Saber Sword | The Saber Sword performs solidly in the early-to-mid game but gradually falls behind as players unlock higher-tier weapons. It is a reliable option for players who have not yet reached the end game. | Legendary | - | B | 400 | Medium | 200 | Saber boss route | Early-to-mid progression | Falls behind later boss swords. |
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Epic
Jinwoo Sword
The Jinwoo Sword is the required intermediate weapon on the path to obtaining the Shadow Monarch. At 2,500,000 Money from the Sailor Island Jinwoo Trainer, it is a significant investment — but necessary for players aiming for the game's best weapon.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Type
- -
- tier
- B
- base damage
- 450
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- 250
- source
- Jinwoo Trainer on Sailor Island
- best for
- Shadow Monarch prerequisite path
- unlock note
- Costs 2,500,000 Money.
Dark Blade
The Dark Blade is an early-game Epic weapon that provides an easy introduction to sword combat. While it has good initial usability, it does not scale well into mid-to-late game and is best used as a temporary weapon before unlocking better options.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Type
- -
- tier
- B
- base damage
- 200
- Attack Speed
- Fast
- mastery required
- 50
- source
- Early Epic route
- best for
- Temporary sword combat
- unlock note
- Replace once mid-game swords open.
| Image | Name | Description | Rarity | Type | tier | base damage | Attack Speed | mastery required | source | best for | unlock note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinwoo Sword | The Jinwoo Sword is the required intermediate weapon on the path to obtaining the Shadow Monarch. At 2,500,000 Money from the Sailor Island Jinwoo Trainer, it is a significant investment — but necessary for players aiming for the game's best weapon. | Epic | - | B | 450 | Medium | 250 | Jinwoo Trainer on Sailor Island | Shadow Monarch prerequisite path | Costs 2,500,000 Money. | |
| Dark Blade | The Dark Blade is an early-game Epic weapon that provides an easy introduction to sword combat. While it has good initial usability, it does not scale well into mid-to-late game and is best used as a temporary weapon before unlocking better options. | Epic | - | B | 200 | Fast | 50 | Early Epic route | Temporary sword combat | Replace once mid-game swords open. |
rarity
Common
Katana
The Katana is the true starting weapon of Sailor Piece. Available from Starter Island for just 2,500 Money, it has a wide-range Z skill that can clear small groups of enemies. It is the weakest sword but marks the beginning of the weapon progression chain.
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- -
- tier
- B
- base damage
- 80
- Attack Speed
- Fast
- mastery required
- 1
- source
- Starter Island shop
- best for
- First paid sword
- unlock note
- Costs 2,500 Money.
Wooden Sword
The Wooden Sword is the absolute weakest weapon in the game, typically used as an initial placeholder before obtaining the Katana. It is not recommended for any extended use beyond the very first minutes of gameplay.
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- -
- tier
- C
- base damage
- 20
- Attack Speed
- Slow
- mastery required
- 1
- source
- Starter placeholder
- best for
- First minutes only
- unlock note
- Replace quickly.
Gryphon
A starter sword added in the Alter Update (March 16, 2026). Purchased from Shanks NPC (Gryphon Seller) on Shibuya Island for 650,000 Gold + 650 Gems. Works well with the Alter fighting style for melee-focused builds.
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- -
- tier
- C
- base damage
- 100
- Attack Speed
- Medium
- mastery required
- Pending verification
- source
- Shanks NPC on Shibuya Island
- best for
- Alter-style starter synergy
- unlock note
- Costs 650,000 Gold and 650 Gems.
| Image | Name | Description | Rarity | Type | tier | base damage | Attack Speed | mastery required | source | best for | unlock note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katana | The Katana is the true starting weapon of Sailor Piece. Available from Starter Island for just 2,500 Money, it has a wide-range Z skill that can clear small groups of enemies. It is the weakest sword but marks the beginning of the weapon progression chain. | Common | - | B | 80 | Fast | 1 | Starter Island shop | First paid sword | Costs 2,500 Money. | |
| Wooden Sword | The Wooden Sword is the absolute weakest weapon in the game, typically used as an initial placeholder before obtaining the Katana. It is not recommended for any extended use beyond the very first minutes of gameplay. | Common | - | C | 20 | Slow | 1 | Starter placeholder | First minutes only | Replace quickly. | |
| Gryphon | A starter sword added in the Alter Update (March 16, 2026). Purchased from Shanks NPC (Gryphon Seller) on Shibuya Island for 650,000 Gold + 650 Gems. Works well with the Alter fighting style for melee-focused builds. | Common | - | C | 100 | Medium | Pending verification | Shanks NPC on Shibuya Island | Alter-style starter synergy | Costs 650,000 Gold and 650 Gems. |
Source route decides the real sword grind
A sword can come from a shop, trainer, boss, dungeon, tower, Crystal Defense, Sea Beast route, or old event. That route decides whether the weapon is a quick purchase, a repeat boss farm, or a long material grind.
Damage needs mastery and fit
Base damage is only part of the choice. Attack speed changes how the sword feels, mastery decides when the moves become usable, and unlock notes warn when the sword sits behind a prerequisite such as Aizen Sword, Frost Empress title, Tower Tokens, or Sea Beast materials.
A swords are usable bridge weapons. They are worth reading by source route because a solid mid-tier sword can be a practical farm before a harder Mythical chase.
B swords are early-to-mid progression weapons. They can carry the account for a while, but most players replace them when boss materials and higher mastery routes open.
C swords are starter or collection-level weapons. They are useful for the opening route, then fall behind once real boss or shop swords become available.
S swords are strong late-game weapons and often act as stepping stones toward S+ routes. Some are prerequisites or reliable options while the rarest swords are still out of reach.
S+ swords are the main endgame chase weapons. Their damage is high, but the unlock route is the real filter because many depend on Sea Beasts, Crystal Defense, Tower tokens, late bosses, or long material chains.
FAQ
What is the best sword in Sailor Piece?
Top S+ swords like Dragon Goddess, Shadow Monarch, Atomic, Anti-Magic, and Ice Queen are the main endgame chases. The best one for you depends on which boss or material route you can farm.
Why does mastery required matter?
Mastery decides when a sword can use its stronger moves. A high-damage sword may feel weaker until the account can meet the mastery requirement.
Are starter swords worth keeping?
Starter swords like Wooden Sword and Katana are mainly opening-route tools. Replace them once boss drops, trainers, or higher-tier shop routes become available.
Should I chase rarity or source first?
Use rarity to scan, then check source. A rare sword locked behind a boss or material chain can take much longer than a stronger shop or trainer route you can already farm.





